As
part of the EU-funded Innovation training network HiperNav that links leading
European academic and clinical institutions in the domain of image-guided liver
surgery, the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research together with
the Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine of the University Hospital
Inselspital (both University of Bern) and together with a CAScination AG, the
leading company in image-guided soft tissue surge
part of the EU-funded Innovation training network HiperNav that links leading
European academic and clinical institutions in the domain of image-guided liver
surgery, the ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research together with
the Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine of the University Hospital
Inselspital (both University of Bern) and together with a CAScination AG, the
leading company in image-guided soft tissue surge
ry are seeking applicants to
fill up to three:
Ph.D.
positions in Image Guided Therapy with a focus minimally invasive liver and
abdominal surgery with foci on multimodal registration, instrument
tracking, catheter guidance, visualization and virtual reality, computer vision
and machine learning. The student will integrate and conduct research within a
leading team in the domain, allowing exposure to know-how in clinical surgery,
academic biomedical engineering research as well as industry. A strong
multi-disciplinary focus for translation research will be promoted and
fostered. To this end, students are expected to bring their research clinical
evaluation stages
positions in Image Guided Therapy with a focus minimally invasive liver and
abdominal surgery with foci on multimodal registration, instrument
tracking, catheter guidance, visualization and virtual reality, computer vision
and machine learning. The student will integrate and conduct research within a
leading team in the domain, allowing exposure to know-how in clinical surgery,
academic biomedical engineering research as well as industry. A strong
multi-disciplinary focus for translation research will be promoted and
fostered. To this end, students are expected to bring their research clinical
evaluation stages
Requirements:
- Experience
and/or course work in computer vision, machine learning, and
statistics/probability are essential - Completed
a degree (Masters or equivalent) in computer science, biomedical
engineering, physics, engineering, applied mathematics or other relevant
fields - Good
grasp of either C/C++ or python/MATLAB is required - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills - The
candidate is expected to work in a group of diverse experts from both
engineering and medical backgrounds - Company
and research internships are a plus - Readiness
to conduct research work abroad
About
the ARTORG and University of Bern: The ARTORG Center is a multidisciplinary
research center part of the University of Bern and associated to the Bern University
Hospital. The center gathers over 150 researchers of all levels in the wide
array of Biomedical Engineering topics. For more information, please visit
http://www.artorg.unibe.ch. Located in the heart of the Switzerland’s capital,
the University of Bern provides an international, rich and unique opportunity
to conduct cutting-edge research at the interface between Engineering and
medicine. While German is the spoken language in Bern, English is the working
language and German language courses are freely available via the University of
Bern. The envisioned duration of the position is of 3-4 years and is associated
with a competitive stipend, allowing the individual to dedicate 100% of their
time to their research.
the ARTORG and University of Bern: The ARTORG Center is a multidisciplinary
research center part of the University of Bern and associated to the Bern University
Hospital. The center gathers over 150 researchers of all levels in the wide
array of Biomedical Engineering topics. For more information, please visit
http://www.artorg.unibe.ch. Located in the heart of the Switzerland’s capital,
the University of Bern provides an international, rich and unique opportunity
to conduct cutting-edge research at the interface between Engineering and
medicine. While German is the spoken language in Bern, English is the working
language and German language courses are freely available via the University of
Bern. The envisioned duration of the position is of 3-4 years and is associated
with a competitive stipend, allowing the individual to dedicate 100% of their
time to their research.
Application
deadline: 1st September 2016
Position start date: November 2016
deadline: 1st September 2016
Position start date: November 2016
To
apply: Combine the following documents into a single PDF:
apply: Combine the following documents into a single PDF:
- This
form and its elements filed - CV
(academic track record, publications, professional experience, grants,
awards) - Motivation
letter (maximum 1 page, font size 10) - Contact
information of three references - MSc
thesis (if available)
Apply here
http://www.artorg.unibe.ch/unibe/portal/fak_medizin/dept_weitere/ins_artorg/content/e212002/e212041/e212044/e464415/e464416/OPSP-03_eng.pdf
